Nurse Practitioner House Calls Per Visit Per Diem Worcester MA
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Fitchburg
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
$3,500 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates
Coverage area: Worcester County MA
In Home Annual Assessments, Mileage allowance, flex scheduling,
more time with patients, less stress, no call, weekends
optional
10 hrs/week
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about
another gadget, it's about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's
no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm)
Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the
nation's largest health and wellness business and a vibrant,
growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses.
We're also the career home for Nurse Practitioners who are eager to
bring compassion and passion, energy and focus to their work every
day. Join us and you'll discover a chance to build meaningful
relationships with the patients, their families and the health care
providers who are responsible for their care.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members, including past
medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination,
medication review and depression screening
Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that
includes monofilament test, urine dipstick and foot exam (as
appropriate)
Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical
management in the furtherance of treatment
Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using
clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your
assessment
Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform
the PCP of potential gaps in care
Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication and
compliance
Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of
protected health information (PHI)
Since this position involves in-home visits, the ability to work
autonomously and extensive travel will be required. You should also
be comfortable working with geriatric patients who have a variety
of health complications
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications:
Active, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned
state
Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC, AANP or AACN
as Adult, Geriatric or Family
1+ years of clinical experience in highest level of education OR 3+
years of experience as a Registered Nurse
Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to
client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Ability to obtain DEA licensure/prescriptive authority post-hire in
states where applicable
Ability to spend at least 1 hour with a member in their home, which
may be in understaffed or remote areas, in the presence of pets or
individuals who are tobacco users
Ability to lift a 30 pound bag in and out of car and to navigate
stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.
UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local
regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain
necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure
compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine or
Endocrinology
Home care or home visit experience
Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability
to effectively communicate with seniors and their families
Computer literate and able to navigate the internet
UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report
their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire
organization around one giant objective; make health care work
better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's
large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health
and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our
first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to
serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses,
brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas
on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest
potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams
against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible
ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do
your life's best work.(sm)
Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for Connecticut
residents is $42.26 to $75.43. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to education, work experience,
certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group
offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external
candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth
Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part
time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to
receive a Sign On Bonus.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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